The 2025 hot list: the 17 best new retail spots in Scandinavia and the Nordics

Discovery is the brief at Nordic Brew Lab’s new Stockholm store, where retail, tasting and education overlap. Founded by Swedish coffee specialists Pierre Tymms and Håkan Sävlind, the space brings together a rotating line-up of elite roasters and estates. Expect coffees from Hacienda La Esmeralda, Finca Deborah, Friedhats, Kawa and The Barn, alongside rare Ethiopian and Colombian microlots. Brewing gear lines the shelves. Behind the bar, Reserve and Rare + Exclusive menus pour competition-grade coffees by the cup.

Galerie North is a Stockholm gallery and studio built around mid-century design and timeless environments, where vintage pieces are treated as cultural artefacts rather than floor stock. Founded and curated by Fredrik Karlsson, a Stockholm-based interior designer and collector whose eye has been honed over 15 years of sourcing Scandinavian and European classics, the gallery combines serious design with an atmospheric, lived-in feel. Karlsson’s work extends into private interiors and creative collaborations, giving the space a clear point of view. Here, you’ll find everything from rare Arne Vodder chaise lounges to vintage Pierre Jeanneret and Paavo Tynell lamps.

Corsēle is not trying to be everything. Launched in 2025, the Stockholm-based fashion concept is built on more than two decades of experience behind NK Boutique and NK Internationella Designers, but steps away from department-store logic. This is a tightly edited wardrobe, driven by instinct rather than volume. The mix moves confidently between established names such as Etro, Missoni and Vanessa Bruno and more expressive voices like By Timo, La Double J, Saloni and Izabel Display. Denim is treated seriously, with Frame, Mother, Rag & Bone and True Religion sharing space. Accessories by Faliero Sarti, Kujten and Glas Eyewear add texture.

Ströms Woman is shining some new light on an iconic Stockholm address. The storied Ströms Man & Woman store at Kungsgatan and Sveavägen has unveiled a fully dedicated women’s floor and it’s pure destination retail. Ströms has long been part of Stockholm’s fashion DNA, but the new space is a graceful blend of heritage and intention. Upstairs, you’re welcomed into a “city living room” with lounges, local artwork, soft seating and bespoke furnishings. There’s even a Chambre Séparée, an intimate and private space for styling sessions. With the integration of international brands and Ströms’ own collection, the wardrobe goes from casual to boardroom to evening – all within one anchored space.